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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,674.12, 268,406.88 and 162,455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,674.12, 268,406.88 and 162,455.16 is: 223,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,674.12 : 268,406.88 = 162,455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,674.12/268,406.88 = 162,455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,674.12x = 268,406.88 × 162,455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,674.12x = 43,604,082,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604,082,635.50/194,674.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,985.00

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